Caption

Vase, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925, Persian, Islamic art; lacquer vase, 19th century, Iran; vessel, height 32.0 cm, diameter 17.0 cm; decoration: densely placed plant motifs peonies with gold contouring; on the collar and above the foot flowers red and gold., A tall, rounded vase with a narrow neck and flaring base sits against a plain gray background; its surface features dense floral patterns with a dark, almost black background on the main body and bands of colorful flower decorations near the top and base. The decorative bands show a mix of red, orange, yellow, green and hints of lighter tones forming stylized blossoms and leaves, while the central dark area is filled with intricate raised floral motifs in deep blue and muted gold outlines. The neck and base edges are darker, appearing black with worn highlights, and the lower flaring foot echoes the dark floral texture with thin gold bands.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A22_338

License type

Rights managed

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66.2Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.8in x 20.0in / 3854 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vase Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 Persian Islamic art lacquer vase 19th century Iran vessel height 32.0 cm diameter 17.0 cm decoration densely placed plant motifs peonies gold contouring collar foot flowers red gold tall rounded vase narrow neck flaring base sits plain gray background surface features dense floral patterns dark almost black background main body bands colorful flower decorations near top base decorative bands mix red orange yellow green hints lighter tones forming stylized blossoms leaves central area filled intricate raised floral motifs deep blue muted outlines neck base edges darker appearing black worn highlights lower flaring foot echoes dark floral texture thin bands.